Abstract The following paper discusses the theories held by the Catholic Church and those held by its detractors. The detractors of this Catholic doctrine assert that it is unnecessary to believe in her ImmaculateConception in the whole scheme of things but if that were to be true they would denying their congregation proof positive in God's magnificence as well as the powerlessness of the devil.
From the Paper ?Between the 11th February, 1858 and 16th July, 1858, a teenaged girl, Bernadette, was visited 18 times by "a lady wearing a lovely white dress with a bright belt" and who bore on each foot ?a pale yellow rose, the same color as her rosary beads.? (Menezes, 2000, 1) Upon examination, the Catholic Church agreed that the apparitions were indeed those of the Blessed Virgin Mary. What was intriguing was the Virgin Mary's reference to herself:
? . . . At my third request her face took on a very serious expression, and at the same time an expression of deep humility . . . Joining her palms as if for prayer, she raised them to the height of her breast . . . She looked up to heaven . . . then slowly opening her hands and bending down towards me, she said to me in a voice in which one could sense a slight trembling, ?I am the Immaculate Conception.? (Menezes, 2000, 1)
Abstract This paper discusses whether Mary, mother of Jesus, had a choice in the matter of her pregnancy and how those who are true believers in the virgin birth dare not question its validity. The paper examines how believers have faith that Jesus' conception and subsequent birth was foretold and all that occurred was meant to be, therefore, Mary had no choice in the matter as she was destined to become "impregnated" by the Holy Spirit and thus the mother of Jesus Christ. The paper also looks at how this immaculateconception and birth of Jesus are documented in the biblical books of "Matthew" and "Luke".
From the Paper "In Woodman's book, however, the "virgin" is not pregnant with child, but instead is pregnant with limitless possibilities, which represent the aspect of the feminine that exists inside of every man and/or woman who has the courage to truly be themselves, yet to develop and continue to "become" what they are destined to be (10). Woodman writes how the "virgin" has a loving balance with unity and positive energy, and when allowed to be encompassed by "the spirit of life" she can become conscious of herself as a beautiful, individual soul. "
Abstract This paper compares Confucian concept with Buddhist concept of "human nature". Buddhism emphasizes the spirituality of the individual, and is a more "inward-oriented" philosophy. Therefore, as will be argued, while Confucianism represents "human nature" as external actions and rituals shaping the inner man, Buddhism represents the "Buddha nature" as the inner man achieving ultimate selflessness through meditation and reflection.
Abstract This graduate level nursing paper examines the concept of pain as it relates to the nursing profession. First, the paper explores the philosophical notion of pain as a basic concept. Next, the paper delineates the concept as it is applied to the nursing profession in general, and as it appears in nursing theory. Last, the paper summarizes the categories of pain.
From the Paper "The Mayo Clinic states that pain is an an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with the stimulation of specialized nerve endings that signal actual or potential tissue damage, or that ..."
Abstract In this article, the writer reviews and assesses changes in the concept of welfare in the Public's mind. The writer discusses changes in the relationship among the state and social welfare and the Public in the U.K. The writer discusses shifts in the relationship between state and social welfare and the impact of the shifts on the conception of the Public.
From the Paper "How the public is conceived or imagined has been subject to contestations and change and this shift reflects a changed relationship between this public and the state and social welfare. Shifts in the relationship between the state and social welfare and in turn the changed conception of the public and its relationship to state and social welfare posited in the statement above occurred ... "
Tags: Social, weflare, Welfare, state, Third, Way, Concept, of, the public
Abstract This paper discusses how advertising affects a person's self-concept. It further expands by discussing how the process is effective because people have a deep need to behave consistently with who and what they perceive themselves to be. Advertisers focus on people's self-esteem since when they act in accordance with their self-concept, the consumer is able to maintain self-esteem and also appear consistent to others.
Abstract The abortion debate in North America is frequently emotional, even violent. Rational consideration of it often focuses on the concept of personhood. If the foetus is a person, abortion is murder. If it is not, abortion is not murder. Jane English argues that personhood cannot be adequately defined at all. This essay analyses the role of personhood in the abortion debate emphasizing Jane English's critique of its validity.
Analyzes Plato's conception of love and whether it allows for a love characterized by respect for individual differences by examining four different writings.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, 2002, $ 35.95
Abstract This four-page essay examines and analyzes Plato's Symposium, Nussbaum's essay, The Speech of Alcibiades: A Reading of the Symposium"; and Vlastos'essay, "The Individual as the Object of Love in Plato," in terms of whether Plato's conception of love allows for the love between individuals, a love that is characterized by respect for individual idiosyncrasies and autonomy.
From the Paper "What I first notice about Mary was her physical stature she was rather elongated in figure, much longer than the Schone Madonna yet she had the gentle curves on her body and the flowing garment that cascaded down her figure. I did see a disproportion in the curves of her womanly shape. What I saw was the slight and subtle curve at her belly and like her hips curved a little bigger than her body. Like the title indicates it is ? The Immaculate Conception? and I can understand why she has those subtle signs of one month or a weeks? number pregnancy. I noticed that only the physique and the flow of garment the way the folds of the garment were like a baby waterfall."
Abstract This paper applies the four-dimension study of Geert Hofstede, which provide a framework for small and large organizations for the identification of their cultureto a non-profit organization, to Mary Immaculate Hospital. The author points out that this study has been applied to many countries in order to find out which factors are responsible for economic growth or lack of it in a particular geographical area. This paper analyzes the culture of MIH and reaches some interesting conclusions.
Abstract The paper discusses the fundamentals of the marketing concept for the computer software industry, with specific attention to Microsoft Corporation's best practices in this area. The paper analyzes Microsoft's commitment to the marketing concept and this is followed by an assessment of the extent to which Microsoft follows the marketing concept in the development, delivery, sales and support of its software applications. The paper concludes that the marketing concept really does pay off. The paper explains how the focus on quantifying the long-term impacts of being market-driven and integrating the marketing concept into an organization is exemplified in the work done by Microsoft in the marketing of their X-Box product line.
Outline:
Overview
Discussion of the Marketing Concept in the 21st Century
Conclusions
From the Paper "The fundamental precepts of the marketing concept is that the customer comes first, and drives the development of systems, processes, and resources all pointing back the customer. It is a management philosophy asserting the existence and legitimacy of the firm ultimately depends on satisfying customer needs (Marketing Renaissance 2005). Putting the customer at the very center of all strategies is a noble goal, yet in reality thousands of companies never attain this change in philosophy because the marketing concept itself is tactical."
Abstract This paper represents a concept analysis on disclosure. The paper offers an in-depth understanding of the concept of disclosure and defines what it represents, as well as what it does not represent. The paper's focus and motivation is to identify a foundation for future exploring, measuring, and testing the idea in regard to a full dissertation on abused pregnant women. The paper is based on Avant and Walker's "Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing" and, therefore, provides a brief discussion of the overall concept and insights into why this topic was selected. The paper discusses how it relates to nursing, as well as to abused pregnant women. The paper describes the inherent literature search process and identifies possible uses of the concept, including non-nursing literature. The paper explores how the theoretical framework used relates to the original concept.
From the Paper "It is critical to clearly define the attributes associated with the aspects of this idea. The first is the concept of disclosure itself which will be driven by the legal community. The second attribute structure would revolve around the pregnant women abused in a scientifically significant way. "Walker and Avant maintained that mid-range theories balance this specificity with the conceptual economy normally seen in grand theories. As a result mid-range theories provide nurses with the 'best of both worlds ' - easy applicability in practice and abstract enough to be scientifically interesting. Thus, the attributes associated with pregnant women's abuses would be of a relatively broad scope of phenomena and would not cover the full range of phenomena that could be of concern in this discipline."
Abstract In this article, the writer provides the relevant background and comparison of general medicine and homeopathic concepts of disease. Further, the writer discusses how their similarities and differences affect the choice of treatment modalities and their effect on the patients involved. The research shows that general medicine concepts of disease relate to dysfunctions in the body that are characterized by specific symptoms that can be diagnosed and treated. In contrast, the research also shows that in homeopathy, practitioners consider disease symptoms as the body's own attempts to heal itself. The writer maintains that in most cases, homeopaths use medicines that mimic the symptoms of the disease but do so in such attenuated amounts that these active ingredients are virtually absent from the prescription with most observers suggesting there is a powerful placebo effect at play. The writer concludes that it would seem reasonable to assert that many general medicine practitioners could take a lesson from their homeopathic counterparts by paying more attention to establishing therapeutic relationships and a rapport with their patients rather than ruling out one possible cause after another without regard to what patients have to say about their personal concepts of the disease involved.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of Study
Importance of Study
Scope of Study
Rationale of Study
Methodology
Chapter 2: Background and Overview
Chapter 3: General Medicine Concepts of Disease
Chapter 4: Homeopathic Medicine Concepts of Disease
Chapter 5: Summary and Conclusions
From the Paper "Christopher Boorse criticizes the idea that health and disease are evaluative concepts. In his view, this relativizing of the concepts leads to absurd consequences. Assume, for instance, that one defines disease in terms of unwanted things which are candidates for medical treatment. He claims that many recognized diseases are not really treatable. On the other hand, practices such as circumcision, termination of pregnancy or plastic surgery are not good reasons for considering the possession of foreskin, being pregnant or having ears that stick out to be diseases. Another possibility is that one invokes pain or suffering as a criterion for calling something a disease; however, Boorse emphasizes as well that medical textbooks frequently describe instances where the absence of subjective discomfort is accompanied by serious internal injury; by contrast, some people tend to experience severe pain and discomfort during entirely normal processes such as menstruation, teething and childbirth."
Tags: treatment, healthcare, patients, human, body
Abstract This paper is a comparison/contrast of the Confucian concept of human nature with the Buddhist concept of Buddha-nature. The two concepts are extremely different, but they still have much in common.
